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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Dr. Elizabeth "Betty" Robey of
4Litchfield, who passed away on October 1, 2017; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Dr. Robey was born in Litchfield to Walter
6Lawrence and Mary Frances (Burke) Bishop on March 26, 1927; she
7graduated from Litchfield Community High School in 1944; she
8received her bachelor's degree in education from the University
9of Arkansas and later her master's degree; she obtained her
10doctorate from Florida State University; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Dr. Robey taught elementary classes at Benld
12Elementary Grade School for Gillespie Community Unit School
13District #7 starting in August 1973; she retired in 1992; and
 
14    WHEREAS, After retiring, Dr. Robey was a devoted care giver
15to her mother and aunt, Rose; she was a member of St. Timothy
16United Methodist Church in Litchfield; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Dr. Robey was sister to the late Dr. Walter L.
18"Chick" (Hester) Bishop Jr.; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Dr. Robey was preceded in death by her parents;
20her brother, Colonel Thomas Bishop; and her sister, Mary Lou

 

 

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2    WHEREAS, Dr. Robey is survived by her sister, Judith (Dr.
3Eric) Strohmeyer; nine nieces; nine nephews; and several
4great-nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
7Dr. Elizabeth "Betty" Robey, and extend our sincere condolences
8to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be
9it further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11presented to the family of Dr. Robey as an expression of our
12deepest sympathy.